关键词: 构造理论, 工程设计, 工程优化, 多尺度

Abstract: In view of engineering design and optimization, applications of constructal theory in several engineering areas are introduced, especially in design and optimization of heat transfer and fluid distribution devices, the significance and potential value of constructal theory in engineering applications are highlighted. As a novel process system designing theory, constructal theory needs to be developed and improved. The application prospect of constructal theory in chemical engineering process/devices design and optimization is also discussed.

Key words: constructal theory, engineering design, engineering optimization, multi-scale approach